Karl Aben

Estonian linguist and translator (1896-1976)
Person human Q12366382
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Karl Aben

Summary

Karl Aben is a human[1]. He was born in Vecputrene[2]. He was born on January 1, 1896[3]. He died in Tartu[4]. He died on January 1, 1976[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vecputrene[2], Karl Aben…
  • Karl Aben died in Tartu[4].
  • Karl Aben was born on January 1, 1896[3].
  • Karl Aben died on January 1, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Old St. John's cemetery[10].
  • A child of Karl Aben was Hillar Aben[11].
  • Karl Aben held citizenship in Latvia[12].
  • Karl Aben held citizenship in Estonia[13].
  • Karl Aben's professions included linguist[6].
  • Karl Aben worked as a translator[7].
  • Karl Aben's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Karl Aben was employed by University of Tartu[14].
  • Karl Aben was educated at University of Tartu[15].
  • Karl Aben received the Merited Worker of Culture of Estonian SSR[16].
  • Karl Aben is recorded as male[17].
  • Karl Aben's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Karl Aben's family name is recorded as Aben[19].
  • Karl Aben's given name is recorded as Karl[20].
  • Karl Aben's work location is recorded as Tartu[21].
  • Karl Aben's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[22].
  • Karl Aben's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latvian[23].

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Origins and Family

Karl Aben's place of birth was Vecputrene[2]. He was born on January 1, 1896[3].

Education

Karl Aben's education included a stint at University of Tartu[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], and military personnel[8]. Karl Aben was employed by University of Tartu[14].

Recognition

Karl Aben received the Merited Worker of Culture of Estonian SSR[16].

Personal Life

A child of Karl Aben was Hillar Aben[11].

Death and Burial

Karl Aben died on January 1, 1976[5]. He passed away in Tartu[4]. Burial took place at Old St. John's cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Karl Aben ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Karl Aben born?

Karl Aben's place of birth was Vecputrene[2].

Where did Karl Aben die?

Karl Aben passed away in Tartu[4].

What did Karl Aben do for work?

Karl Aben worked as linguist[6], translator[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Karl Aben go to school?

Karl Aben was educated at University of Tartu[15].

What awards did Karl Aben receive?

Honors received include Merited Worker of Culture of Estonian SSR[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Estonian, Latvian
    Place of burial Old St. John's cemetery
    Occupation
    Occupation linguist, translator, military personnel
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